# The Robot Factory by Tinybop — Make incredible robots.

> Digital construction kit for building, testing, and collecting imaginative robots. (iPhone/iPad app by Tinybop Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-robot-factory-by-tinybop/id936966605 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 331 App Store ratings · 259 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 175 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Basque, Bangla, Bulgarian, Khmer, Catalan, Croatian and 48 more
- Released: 2015-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-robot-factory-by-tinybop/id936966605/reviews.md

## What is The Robot Factory by Tinybop?

Create robots. Test robots. Collect robots. Build with exoskeletons, zephyr mechanisms, hydrostatic tentacles, machinos locomotors, G-Force mixers, and more! Make any robot you can imagine! Robot cats. Robot samurais. Robot spies. 

*** iPad App of the Year ***
*** iParents’ Choice Gold Award winner ***
*** i"We need more kids apps like Robot Factory" — WIRED
*** iCommon Sense Media: 5 stars, "Stellar sandbox"

Robot wizards. Robot lizards. Robot dancers. Robot doctors. Robot moonwalkers.  

The Robot Factory is No. 1 in Tinybop’s Digital Toys series which let kids create their own worlds. Each Digital Toys app is an open-ended construction kit for kids to build, test, and play. Kids develop creative-thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills.

Features: 
 * Build thousands of different robots from 100 parts.
 * Test your robots to see if they will (or won’t!) walk, run, hop, and fly. 
 * Try out physics-driven robot parts in real world situations; swap them out for different results.
 * Colorize your robots with nine different color schemes.
 * Record your own robot sounds.
 * Collect your robots in your own showroom. Keep an eye on them, day or night!
 * Send text messages with robot stickers! Free sticker pack is included.
 * Make your robots dance.
 * Intuitive, safe, and kid-friendly design.
 * Multi-user system: each child can create and save their own robots.
 * Entertaining for kids and adults alike — play and learn together!
 * No in-app purchases or 3rd party advertising. 
 * Download The Robot Factory Technical Manual, in the app or on our website, for code of ethics and details about robot parts, gizmos, and tools. 
 * Original artwork by Owen Davey, the illustrator behind TwoDots.
 * Original sound design.

Please note: to play with your robots on Apple TV, make sure you’re signed in to the same iCloud account on Apple TV as your iPad or iPhone.

Privacy Policy 
We take your and your child’s privacy seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child. We do not allow any third-party advertising. 

If the camera, microphone, and other services are used in an app, your information is not collected or distributed outside of the app.

Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. 

Tinybop is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. 
We make apps for curious, creative, and kind kids. 

We’re all over the internet.
Visit us: www.tinybop.com
Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop
Like us: facebook.com/tinybop
See us: instagram.com/tinybop

We love hearing your stories! Reach out: hi@tinybop.com.

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Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

## Key features

- Build thousands of robots from 100+ parts
- Test robot movement and functionality
- Experiment with physics-driven parts
- Colorize robots with multiple schemes
- Record custom robot sounds
- Collect robots in a personal showroom
- Send robot stickers via text

## What do users think of The Robot Factory by Tinybop?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and creative
- 🚀 Engaging for kids
- 💡 Inspires imagination
- 🤖 Great for robot building

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Lack of guidance/tutorials
- 🤖 Limited robot functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Robots randomly move in unintended directions
- Crashing when trying to access saved robots
- Graphical glitches and visual issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more robot parts and customization options
- Implement multiplayer/battle mode
- Improve controls and responsiveness
- Add more environments/scenarios to explore
- Implement save/load functionality for robots

## Recent user reviews (10 of 259)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-robot-factory-by-tinybop/id936966605/reviews.md

### 5/5 — such a great app

*2026-04-05, version 1.4.0*

My kids love making robots with this app. There are 2 versions this one and the 3D version. They’re both fun. This one is single player and skews a bit younger. the other one is multiplayer and skews slightly older. my kids love both.

### 4/5 — I love it it just needs more parts

*2025-10-09, version 1.4.0*

I would give it five stars but it lacks more parts and more maps it would be cool to see more bases arms and legs and weapons you could add this a.I chip that makes the robot move by itself I love this game and I’m 12 even please hear this review

### 1/5 — Perte de temps et d’argent

*2025-09-06*

Ne perdez pas votre temps avec ce jeu ennuyeux

### 3/5 — Love the game, but…

*2025-08-31, version 1.4.0*

Put sound controls in the settings!   Sound is deafening loud and can’t find a control for it.

### 5/5 — SO GOOD!!!

*2025-06-18, version 1.4.0*

It’s so good it’s amazing. It’s like the robots you’re so nice looking and I love the 2D game that you can play with your robots it’s amazing. It’s simply gorgeous. That is so good tinybop.

### 5/5 — 🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩

*2025-05-18, version 1.4.0*

So good pls add this:flexible torso soda powered blasters bow and arrow and a name plate for you robot

### 5/5 — Très marrant ce jeu

*2025-04-11*

Le jeu est sympa ont peux construire des robot à l’infini j’ai vraiment envie de jouer à votre nouveau jeu robot factory en 3D l’appli est génial ont peut même parler avec eux dans un micro est encore ont peut même voir comment fonctionne nos robot tout ça j’ai trop kiffer merci aux développeur d’avoir créé ce jeu👍👍👍

### 5/5 — perfect!

*2024-11-30, version 1.4.0*

I can’t build irl robots yet because i’m 7 years old but I want to build one in the future!and this is basically a copy of that thing that I want to do.And trust me you make it sound like fun! because this game is fun.just one thing that I want you to do is fix a bug when you test it.when you want it to go forward wile that happens you’re robot randomly goes backwards and you need to direct it back.

### 5/5 — Amazing game!

*2024-07-24, version 1.4.0*

This was really fun to enjoy 😊 and I loved it.

### 5/5 — BBTTGP

*2024-05-05, version 1.4.0*

BRING BACK THINGS THAT GO BUMP‼️‼️‼️

## Frequently asked questions about The Robot Factory by Tinybop

### What does The Robot Factory app do?

The Robot Factory allows users to design, build, and test a wide variety of robots using a vast collection of parts and mechanisms. You can then test their functionality, customize their appearance, record sounds, and collect them in a personal showroom.

### What are the key features of The Robot Factory?

Key features include building thousands of unique robots from over 100 parts, testing their movement and physics, coloring them with nine schemes, recording custom sounds, collecting them in a showroom, and sending robot stickers. It also offers a multi-user system for individual robot saving.

### How much does The Robot Factory cost?

The Robot Factory is a paid application. It does not contain any in-app purchases or third-party advertising, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted experience for users.

### What devices is The Robot Factory compatible with?

The app is designed for iPad and iPhone. To play with your robots on Apple TV, ensure you are signed into the same iCloud account on both your Apple TV and your iPad or iPhone.

### What are some common use cases for The Robot Factory?

This app is ideal for children and adults who enjoy creative building, imaginative play, and exploring basic engineering concepts. It fosters creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills through open-ended robot creation and testing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2022-11-23

Updated for iOS 16!

### 1.3.1 — 2021-11-08

Updated for the new iPads and iOS15!

### 1.3.0 — 2021-10-16

Updated for the new iPads and iOS 15!

### 1.2.3 — 2021-06-04

A completely revamped home screen and dashboard!

### 1.2.2 — 2020-12-16

Minor improvements.

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